Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 6th - 8th
An explanation and description of deductive reasoning in solving problems at this site from The Math Forum. Simple and helpful information.
Graphic
Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Mathematics: The Science of Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
A book excerpt, this page discusses John Venn's "simple, geometric method for checking the validity of syllogisms," with diagrams, examples, and related links.
Lesson Plan
Organization for Community Networks

Ofcn Lesson Plan: Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This OFCN lesson plan offers ideas for incorporating deductive reasoning problems into the classroom.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Logic Definitions: Inductive & Deductive

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what deductive and inductive reasoning is. The site also explains abductive reasoning.